US Bridges

Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · Int Kemper LN & Park Ave · Structure no. 3160777

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
362 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,967
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane is a concrete arch - deck carrying Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 108 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,058 by 2035. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEden Park Drive
CrossesKemper Lane
LocationInt Kemper LN & Park Ave
RouteCity Street 2324
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11917, -84.48739
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,967 (2015)
Projected traffic11,058 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane carry?

About 7,967 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Park Drive over Kemper Lane?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.